6 Must-Try Restaurants in Mumbai in 2024

While in Mumbai, indulge in a delectable dining experience and refreshing beverages at any of these six restaurants.

1. Café Corra

This year, Café Corra offers a captivating ambiance with its picturesque Bali-themed interior, taking inspiration from the serene and upscale cafes of Bali. The vintage wooden and white decor scheme adds to the cafe's charm. The restaurant, featuring Continental and Mexican cuisines, serves delectable delights such as Teriyaki Cottage Cheese Skewers, Truffle Arancini, and Activated Charcoal Thai Basil Chicken Dim sums, making it a truly remarkable dining experience.

Where: Shop No 5 Ekdant Building, New Link Rd, Oshiwara, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053

2. Bustle

Bustle, a rooftop haven, not only serves an array of delightful coffee but is also an ideal spot to unwind with friends and loved ones. Revel in the mesmerizing sunsets from the rooftop, offering a picturesque view of Mumbai's skyline. As the evening unfolds, the atmosphere transforms into a vibrant setting for enjoying drinks while soaking in the scenic beauty of the Borivali landscape. Whether it's a cozy coffee gathering or a lively evening, Bustle provides the perfect backdrop for memorable moments.

Where: 7th floor, Tanishq showroom, Vini Elegance, Lokmanya Tilak Rd, Mini Zaveri Bazaar, Mhatre Wadi, Borivali

3. Bastian

Love Bandra’s Bastian? The good news is that its got a second address! Located in Worli, this new outlet is bigger and might we say, more exciting. After being wowed by the part-quaint, part-quirky, but utterly delightful dining space settle in for some serious cocktails at the 28-foot tall hydraulic bar manned by the very amiable John Leese. The best seats in the house are a level up in the PDR section which gives a birds-eye view of the attractive dining space crowned with sublime Papier-mâché chandeliers.

Where: Wadia International Center, Worli.

4. Ode

Chef Rahul Akerkar, best known for launching restaurants like Indigo and Qualia, is back with his latest culinary venture, this time in collaboration with Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality. Ode is all about familiar, comforting flavours, served with a contemporary spin. The space is designed in warm tones with leather, wood, and stone accents and also features an al fresco dining section. The menu lists an extensive selection of nibbles and sharing plates such as chorizo tostada with smoked cashew queso, eggplant taco, charred prawns, sourdough pastas, pizzas, and desserts like tarte tatin. You also have a choice of wines and craft cocktails.

Where: Raheja Altimus, Gate no. 4, Worli, P.B. Marg. Tel: 09076031111

5. Aamchee

Helmed by Pinky Chandan Dixit, founder of the iconic Gujarati eatery Soam, Aamchee offers a playful take on flavors that make Mumbai’s food one-of-a-kind. The menu, crafted by Anuradha Medhora of Charoli Foods, lets you savor dishes such as gymkhana corn chowder, Matunga rasam, East Indian waffle chaat, desi potato fries, and other bites. End on a sweet note with the vanilla and hot chocolate sandwich. Pair your meal with refreshing spritzers and sodas.

Where: Soni Building 46, Pandita Ramabai Road, Opp Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Girgaon Chowpatty

6. Cosy Box

Known as the official food partner of the Cannes Film Festival, the restaurant has just made its Mumbai debut after launching an outpost in Delhi. Bringing its culinary finesse to the city, you can enjoy a mix of Mediterranean, European, Oriental and modern Indian flavours in a glamorous setting complete with glossy marble, plush seating and chrome accents. Savour robata grills, mezze and seafood delicacies, including a flammable Turkish trolley that makes for an interactive experience, and sip on eclectic libations from craft cocktails to barrel-aged whisky.

Where: Unit No. 6 & 7, Cosy Box, One Lodha Place, Senapati Bapat Marg.

NEWS | Maharahstra Govermaent Allow restaurants to stay open till 10 pm

The Government of Maharashtra has allowed restaurants to stay open for business till 10 pm on all days with a 50 percent cap on capacity, it was announced on August 11, 2021.

ETHospitalityWorld spoke with Anurag Katriar, the President of the National Restaurants Association of India about this news, something that the entire F&B community in the state had been agitating for, especially after markets were allowed to open till 10 pm last week.

“After the Cabinet meeting today, where the Health Minister announced the extension of business hours till 10 pm for restaurants, we are awaiting the official GR (Government Regulation),” Katriar said adding that earlier in the day, cabinet minister and Guardian minister for Mumbai, Aslam Shaikh had spoken to him on the phone and assured that the timings would be extended.

Malls have also been allowed to stay open till 10 pm but only for people who were double vaccinated, from news which Katriar had received.

Restaurateurs across the state are breathing a sigh of relief. “This is definitely a great step forward, but there is a lot more to be done. The government should now announce the roadmap for further normalisation. Based on whatever criteria on which they will be decided—it cannot be left to the whims and fancies of individuals. Because now it's not only about extension of timing, it's also about when do you improve the capacity utilisation. I'm not saying do it today, but let's come up with a roadmap that when cases come down to a certain levels or hospitalisation comes down to this level, things will be reexamined. That way, we all know what to expect and we don't have to go through what we have gone through the last one week,” he said.

CDC Study Suggests Dining at Restaurants Poses Greater COVID-19 Risk

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of a study of COVID-19 patients and the activities they participated in and the interactions they had in the two weeks before they tested positive for the respiratory illness.

Eating at a restaurant also seemed to be a bigger determining factor for a positive test than a number of other activities, including going to an office, visiting a hair salon, going to a gym, riding on public transportation, or attending a religious service.

www.foodandwine.com/news/cdc-covid-study-restaurants-dining-out

Report finds 80 percent of hotel guests would rather check in remotely

New research has found only eight percent of guests would feel comfortable checking in and checking out via a reception desk, as consumer habits favour a more digital guest journey during a hotel stay.

Research conducted by UK-based Criton highlighted that 80 percent of guests would download an app that would enable them to check in and check out

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Deutsche Hospitality opens second InterCity Hotel in Oman

Germany hotelier firm Deutsche Hospitality has opened its second IntercityHotel-brand property in Oman, part of the group’s plans to expand across the Middle East.

The hotel features 120 keys, as well as a restaurant, a café, and a pool bar. Despite the ongoing challenges presented by the coronavirus, the group has managed to continue this mission with the recent Omani opening.

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Food data Intelligence Software NutriCal launches in the UAE

NutriCal, a Food Data Intelligence Software, has launched in the region with the aim to equip businesses with the information they can use to attract and retain customers.

NutriCal can be integrated by restaurants, cloud kitchens, food delivery companies, aggregators, food manufacturers, and brands. 

The system has data and intelligence of over 25,000 ingredients from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other international databases

For More Information Click Below :

www.hotelnewsme.com/news/food-data-intelligence-software-nutrical-launches-in-the-uae/

Emirates Palace restaurants Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi and Mawal reopen

Offering flavors of the Indian subcontinent, Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi has reopened with a contemporary fusion of classic dishes.

Mawal, a Lebanese Restaurant, has also reopened and is back to filling tables and plates with mezze and mixed grills in an ambiance complemented by Arabian-style hospitality.

Le Vendôme, located in Emirates Palace, has reopened earlier this year. In compliance with COVID-19 safety precautions, service will be à la carte rather than a buffet.

The restaurant serves à la carte delicacies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, mixing traditional continental recipes with Middle Eastern dishes.

Zurich based F&B veteran launches support fund for Indian Hospitality Employees

Considering the limited support available for hospitality workers in India following the COVID- 19 pandemic, Zurich based Michael Butler, former corporate director of food and beverage for Europe and India at Hyatt Hotels Corporation has decided to start a fund to support hospitality employees living in India.

Butler is asking for support from anyone across the globe who would like to contribute by donating what they can afford.

Starting from July 20, spread across several days, Butler will also walk 265 km from Zurich to Geneva, wearing a chef coat to show solidarity and support for the hospitality colleagues. He believes this will help raise more awareness and generate contributions for those who are in need.

"Remember, India does not have furloughs or the social security department that provides income or stimulus checks from the government," said Butler, describing his initiative on his LinkedIn page.
He said India has been very close to his heart for many reasons and he has been fortunate to have been able to work with great minds in the field of hospitality in the country.

"I have seen and read various news articles and guest sentiment reports. I came across one that had mentioned many restaurants and hotels have been forced to close again with the risk of 30% of them being shut permanently. I started to make my own enquiries and could see that the Indian Hospitality workers were running out of money."

Butler said he then came up with the idea of walking from Zurich to Geneva. "I hope that through this initiative, we can support many Indian hospitality workers who have lost their jobs – I am hoping we can demonstrate that globally we can get through tough times together and show that hospitality is an industry where people can pull together to help others colleagues who are going through tough times.”

The fund has been set up online and the process will entail the requesting employee submitting an email with an attachment of their relieving letters from past employers. Preference would be given to non-management workers and those who were laid off the earliest. Butler said he will also validate the claims with local support teams to ensure the neediest and deserving ones get support at the earliest.

He has also created the F&B support forum group on LinkedIn and will also seek the support from the forum members to validate the requests for aid and help generate some funds. Based on the application requests, Butler will work with the local support teams to validate the requests and will grant the aid to employees who have been out of a job for the longest time owing to the pandemic and those who will benefit the most from the aid amount. In cases where there are multiple earning members in the same family, the fund will support the ones who are single earners.

The fund has been created in late June, and Butler will officially launch it through the walk on July 20.
The status of the fund collection can be seen in real-time. Those interested can also donate through Paypal.

"Eat out to help out" - Britain aids hospitality sector with voucher scheme

Britain’s government will hand out vouchers worth 500 million pounds ($625 million) to the public to boost spending at restaurants, cafes, and pubs that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 lockdown. For the month of August, everyone in the country will be given an “Eat Out to Help Out discount” voucher.

Britain’s foodservice industry, which employed 1.8 million people before the crisis, has suffered thousands of job cuts, with layoffs announced by firms including the owner of the Upper Crust and Caffe Ritazza chains and Pret A Manger.

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in.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-britain-vouchers/eat-out-to-help-out-britain-aids-hospitality-sector-with-voucher-scheme-idINL8N2EF2KF

UK govt announces 50% discount at restaurants for everyone in August

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the government will give everyone a 50% 'eat out to help out' discount during August. Meals at any participating business from Monday to Wednesday will be at 50% off up to a maximum discount of £10 per head. VAT has also been cut from 20% to 5% for the hospitality and tourism sectors for six months.

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inshorts.com/en/news/uk-govt-announces-50-discount-at-restaurants-for-everyone-in-august-1594219688657?utm_source=news_share

IHCL launches Qmin to take Taj’s culinary experiences to every household

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, announced the launch of Qmin. A repertoire of culinary experiences commencing with delivering dishes from your favorite restaurants in the comfort of your homes will be the first phase of the Qmin launch.

The Qmin mobile application is launched, today, followed by the gourmet Qmin Shop in August and the loyalty platform in September.

Guests can call the dedicated toll-free number 1800 266 7646 to place their orders. From July 25th, they can download the app on android and IOS mobile devices. 

For More Information Click Below :

bwhotelier.businessworld.in/amp/article/IHCL-launches-Qmin-to-take-Taj-s-culinary-experiences-to-every-household/25-06-2020-291125/

Zomato 'Gold' becomes 'Pro' with nearly 50 per cent more restaurants

 Zomato has doubled down on its Gold subscription program amid the COVID-19 crisis as the food tech unicorn renamed the dining membership as Zomato Pro after signing up about 50 percent more restaurant partners.

All Zomato Gold members across 10 countries will automatically get upgraded to Zomato Pro starting 1 August 2020. Pro members will get access to exclusive delivery offers.

For More Information click below:

www.newindianexpress.com/business/2020/jun/30/zomato-gold-becomes-pro-with-nearly-50-per-cent-more-restaurants-2163408.html

Patrons are asked to self-quarantine after about 85 people who visited a Michigan bar get Covid-19

People who visited a bar in East Lansing, Michigan, are being asked to self-quarantine because roughly 85 people contracted COVID-19 after visiting the establishment this month.

The bar followed safety guidelines for employees, capacity guidelines, and table spacing, the statement said. The bar opted to close down temporarily to install air purifiers and to eliminate lines.

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edition.cnn.com/2020/06/27/us/michigan-coronavirus-bar-harpers/

Seaside Finolhu to reopen on Oct 1 after major upgrade

Key Take Away

Seaside Finolhu is set to reopen its doors to visitors on October 1 after completing its highly anticipated transformation project. This keenly anticipated transformation covers guest villas, restaurants, public areas, and a state-of-the-art indoor golf studio.

In line with the resort upgrades, Finolhu will also introduce the new names and concepts for its four restaurants and spa. Translated as “sandbank”, Finolhu is one of the finest island resorts located in the UNESCO-protected Baa atoll.

The resort also encourages its valued guests to continue sharing their memorable #SeasideFinolhu stories on social media.

For More Information Click Below :

maldives.net.mv/39631/seaside-finolhu-to-reopen-on-oct-1-after-major-upgrade/

Starbucks Adds Impossible Sausage to U.S. Menu in Blow to Beyond Meat

Key Take Away

Starbucks Corp. is adding an Impossible Foods Inc. sandwich to its U.S. breakfast line-up, a blow to rival Beyond Meat Inc. in the battle for plant-based dominance. The coffee behemoth announced it’s adding an Impossible sausage, egg, and cheddar sandwich to its summer menu at the majority of its roughly 15,000 U.S. locations.

The company is also testing direct-to-consumer sales.Consumers are rapidly adopting plant-based meat substitutes that increasingly taste and feel like food made from beef and pork. This trend appears to have persisted amid the COVID-19 pandemic 

For More Information Click Below :

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-23/starbucks-adds-impossible-sausage-to-u-s-menu-in-blow-to-beyond?sref=3BKwKPWy

Shanghai Restaurant removes photos of Indian princess from menu card after family's objection

Key Take Away

A popular Indian restaurant in Shanghai has removed its menu card featuring the photographs of a former Indian princess from Uttar Pradesh following a complaint filed by her family to the Indian Embassy here.

The pictures of princess Mehrunnisa Khan, daughter of late Nawab of Rampur Syed Raza Ali Khan, were printed on the menu of the restaurant in the eastern Chinese metropolis.

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repository.inshorts.com/articles/en/PTI/f47dd48f-4d7e-4a09-8400-37ea76bfd23d

Kolkata restaurants to reopen from June 8 with new innovative measures to ensure social distancing

Key Take Away

The nationwide lockdown has led to various restrictions being lifted in many parts of the country, restaurants in Kolkata are also set to function from June 08 .In this regard, they have come up with various innovative measures to ensure social distancing as well as smooth functioning .

There are quite a few interesting measures which include: glass partitions between tables, an option to place an order on phone from the table, virtual instruction cards to inform guests about the new guidelines, a marked waiting area for those queuing up at the entrance door.

For More Information Click Below :

www.timesnownews.com/kolkata/article/kolkata-restaurants-to-reopen-from-june-8-with-new-innovative-measures-to-ensure-social-distancing/602755

Leisure and Hospitality drive jobs number higher

Key Take Away

The employment rate decreased slightly and job numbers rose for the first time since the coronavirus crisis began.

The May jobs numbers showed an unexpected jump in payrolls as certain sectors like leisure and hospitality made a comeback that dramatically beat estimates and surprised economists and market observers.

Non-farm payrolls jumped 2.509 million in May, compared to an expected loss of 7.5 million. Leisure and hospitality sectors, which had been hit sharply by the coronavirus’s shutdowns, added 1.239 million jobs, the largest rebound. Food services and drinking places employment grew by 22%.

The challenge for restaurants reopening is that they must do so with some measure of social distancing in place; being restricted to lower capacities could pose a threat to many more hospitality jobs coming back.

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money.yahoo.com/leisure-and-hospitality-drive-jobs-numbers-higher-142522323.html

Payroll gains were broad-based in the May 2020 jobs report.money.yahoo.com/leisure-and-hospitality-drive-jobs-numbers-higher-142522323.html

Japan hotels, restaurants seek new revenue streams

Key Take Away

Japan’s hospitality sector is adapting its offerings to include daily room use and takeaway services to bring in much-needed revenue during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

High-end hotels have rolled out campaigns inviting businesses to use their spacious, WiFi-equipped rooms for telecommuting.

In Tokyo, the ANA InterContinental offers half-day (three hours) and full-day (nine hours) plans for one or two people to use its twin or double rooms for remote working.

The Hotel Granvia Osaka is also offering daily plans (nine hours) for remote working.

For More Information

www.ttgasia.com/2020/06/05/japan-hotels-restaurants-seek-new-revenue-streams/

New safety rules announced for UAE hotels

Key Take Away

Hotels across the UAE have new guidelines to follow to ensure they operate safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Guidelines were issued by The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and apply to all hotels across the emirates, according to state news agency Wam

There are 21 main points covered in the hotel guidelines, which advice on policies for physical distancing measures, cleaning and sanitizing of guest rooms, health checks for staff and guests, as well as hygiene protocols for restaurants, cafes, swimming pools, beaches, and health clubs.

Under the new guidelines, hotels must test staff for COVID-19 before reopening. Tests must then be repeated every 15 days.

For More Information

www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/travel/new-safety-rules-announced-for-uae-hotels-1.1029270